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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 28, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000077304, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL
Issue:
Veteran A received diagnostic test results (lab work) and a pre-appointment notification letter intended for Veteran B. Update: 06/28/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Veteran A mailed the information to Veteran B. Staff have been reminded of the procedures for mailing information. In this case, it appears that this was caused by human error, as there was no malicious intent.